Crunchy Quinoa Salad
Nutrition
Calories: 172 kcalCarbohydrates: 29 gProtein: 15 gFat: 12 gSaturated Fat: 8 gSodium: 697 mgFiber: 8 gSugar: 6 gVitamin A: 47.8 IUCalcium: 58 mgIron: 10 mg
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 2 bunches Scallions chopped
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- 1/2 cup lightly soaked arame
- ΒΌ cup tamari soy sauce
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup mirin
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds gomashio
Instructions
- Toast the quinoa in a medium pot for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the grains begin to brown. Add the water and bring to a boil; cover and simmer 15 minutes, then remove from the heat and let stand 10 minutes.
- While the quinoa is cooking, combine the carrots, scallions, celery, almonds, and arame in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate, smaller bowl, make the dressing by combining the tamari, tahini, mirin, and gomashio. Stir the dressing into the vegetable mixture.
- Stir the quinoa into the vegetable and dressing mixture, and chill slightly before serving.